The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft